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Twenty-five years of friendship is what we could call a Silver Wedding Anniversary. A marriage still holding up well. Last Saturday we saw our friends from Liège on the occasion of the Fifth Round in the road to Belgian Cup Final 2015-2016. A game we all looked forward to! Fans organised a friendly football game and celebrated their brotherhood in and around the stadium.

Bruges is much more than just it's historic landmarks. Why not venture out to the parishes of St. Giles, St. Anne or St. Walburga? Each has it's own characteristics, steeped in history and they all have the feel of a town within the city. Or make a tour of the former ramparts and discover the four citygates still in existence, take in the view over the city near the windmills.

Fancy letting your hair down with your friends? Bruges boutiques and specialty stores are all within walking distance. What about 3 hours of personal shopping with image consultant and professional stylist Jo-Lynn? She’ll guide you through the trendy shops and help you to choose that perfect outfit! Lunch is to be had in one of Jo-Lynn’s favourite bistros.

June 2, 1985. I will never forget that day. I attended my first game of Cercle Bruges with my father. It was a lifetime experience. We beat KSK Beveren in the Belgian Cup Final in Brussels. What a game that was! Only penalties. Paul Courant equalized in the 90th minute, 1-1. The following penalty shoot-out ended in favour of my team and the party got on the way.

Taking some time off in Bruges means total relaxation. Close to the sea, surrounded by a green countryside, the medieval city gets under your skin. Our ‘Bruges and wellness’ package combines the best of both worlds: strolling through the ancient city and letting yourself being pampered at the famous health & beauty salon of Lieve Mestdagh.

The Bruges countryside is quite diverse. To the east lies the Oudland polder, lush green pastures reclaimed from the sea. The Belgian east coast with it’s sandy beaches caters to everyone, from buoyant Blankenberge over quiet Zeebrugge to posh Knokke. To the south and west the Houtland region leads you through richly wooded areas.